Severe Rainfall Alerts Issued for Southern Sweden as British Isles System Approaches
Southern Sweden braces for severe rainfall as a low-pressure system approaches from the British Isles.
Key Points
- • Meteorologists predict severe rainfall in southern Sweden with up to 150 mm of rain possible.
- • Areas in Skåne may see significant rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- • Current temperatures remain warm, but a cool-down is expected later in the week.
- • Residents warned of potential flooding and hazardous travel conditions.
A significant weather event is poised to impact southern Sweden as a low-pressure system originating from the British Isles brings severe rainfall and thunderstorms. According to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), the storm, characterized by unstable weather conditions, is expected to result in heavy precipitation especially across Götaland and the Skåne region.
Meteorologist Peter Tanev indicated the potential for a "crazy weather day," with forecasts suggesting that certain areas could see up to 150 millimeters of rain, equivalent to two months' worth of precipitation. Areas particularly at risk include Skåne where rains are expected to intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday, with predictions of at least 50 millimeters of rainfall across broad areas (source: 15750).
In contrast, earlier forecasts from the SMHI had estimated that southern Sweden could receive between 10 to 30 millimeters of rain as the first wave of the storm makes landfall (source: 15747). Despite the impending severe weather, temperatures in southern Sweden currently remain high, ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, while northern Sweden may climb as high as 30 degrees.
The comparison between the two sets of expectations reflects the dynamic nature of the weather system, with significant rainfall anticipated, especially in the early part of the week. Late-week forecasts indicate a cooling trend as temperatures are expected to drop back down to around 20 degrees Celsius (source: 15747).
Residents are advised to stay updated as the situation develops and to prepare for potential flooding and hazardous road conditions as this severe weather front moves in. Both the meteorological community and authorities are closely monitoring the conditions and will provide updates as the storm progresses.